Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

Design and Technology (Product Design) is an innovative and up to date qualification that reflects the demands of a truly modern and evolving society – This qualification enables students to apply themselves and gives them the skills to succeed in their chosen pathway. Below are some key factors: Equipping students with design skills for the future - Students will be able to recognise design needs and develop an understanding of how current global issues, including integrating technology, impacts on today’s world. Encourages creativity and innovation - At A-level students will have the confidence to innovate and produce creative design solutions as they develop their own design brief with a client/end user. Progression from GCSE and beyond to HE/Careers - A-level qualifications are designed to ensure clear progression of knowledge, understanding and design/making skills so that students will have a coherent experience of moving from the breadth of the GCSE to the specialisation depth of A-level and beyond. We benefit from excellent resources such as dedicated workshops and ICT rooms to a Laser Cutter, Dye Sublimation Printer and 3D Printer.